Accounts Clerk / Junior Accountant

Job title: Accounts Clerk / Junior Accountant

About the opportunities

R77 Global is partnering with a range of organisations in Malta, from fast-growing in-house finance teams to established corporate service providers (CSPs). We are building shortlists across several levels and will match you to the best-fit team based on your skills, preferences, and growth goals.

Roles were shortlisted for

• Accounts Clerk / Junior Accountant 25k–30k
• Accounts Executive / Assistant Accountant 28k 38k
• Senior Accountant 40k-55k
• Accounting Manager / Finance Manager 55k–70k

(Exact title and package vary by employer.)

What youll do (scope varies by level)

Core responsibilities (most roles)

• Prepare and post journals; maintain ledgers; perform bank, debtor, and creditor reconciliations.
• Support/own month-end close; assist with management accounts, variance analysis, and cash-flow updates.
• Prepare VAT returns, EC Sales Lists/recaps, and intrastat (where relevant); liaise with authorities as needed.
• Handle AP/AR cycles, supplier statements, and payment runs; maintain fixed-asset registers.
• Support the annual audit; compile schedules and respond to auditor queries.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders (internal teams or client portfolios in CSP settings).

CSP-specific (where applicable)

• Manage a portfolio of client entities; prepare periodic management accounts and year-end packs.
• Coordinate with corporate/admin teams on ROC filings, annual returns, and company secretarial timelines.
• Guide clients on basic accounting queries and compliance timeframes.

Senior/Manager responsibilities

• Lead the month-end and reporting cycle; drive process improvements and controls.
• Review the work of juniors, coach the team, and allocate and prioritise the workload across deadlines.
• Prepare/oversee budgets, forecasts, cash-flow planning, and board-level reporting.
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and banks to support policy setting and system optimisation.

What youll bring

Essentials

• Relevant accounting experience (from 6+ months for junior roles to 5+ years for manager level).
• Qualifications: A Level Accounting / AAT or ACCA (in progress/part-qualified/fully qualified) or equivalent.
• Solid Excel skills; working knowledge of at least one accounting suite (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle).
• Familiarity with IFRS/Maltese GAAP, VAT rules, and standard month-end processes.
• Strong attention to detail, ownership of deadlines, and clear communication in English.
• Eligibility to work in Malta.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a CSP environment managing multi-entity client portfolios.
• Exposure to payroll inputs (FSS), consolidations, and audit preparation.
• Knowledge of ROC timelines and interactions with local regulators/authorities.

Whats on offer

• Competitive salary bands (see above) with performance-linked progression.
• Study support (for ACCA/continuing education) and mentorship (role dependent).
• Health and well-being benefits, flexible/hybrid options, parking or allowances (benefits vary by employer).
• Clear pathways from junior to senior/manager tracks.

Required Skills

• Journals
• Xero
• Eligibility
• Lists
• BASIC
• Variance Analysis
• Compliance
• Analysis
• Options
• Service Providers
• Ownership

Salary

Returns

Tax

Timelines

Attention To Detail

SAP

Quickbooks

Excel

Payroll

Oracle

Education

• Preparation

• Accounting

• Finance

• Planning

• English

• Sales

• Communication

• Management

Salary Package:

• € 25,000.00 - 70,000.00
• (Euro)